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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Lebanese Parliament Fails to Elect President for 12th Time
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Lebanese Parliament Fails to Elect President for 12th Time

Wednesday 14 June 2023
Lebanese Parliament has failed in its 12th attempt to elect a president and fill in the country’s presidential vacuum. Alwaght- Lebanese Parliament has failed in its 12th attempt to elect a president and fill in the country's presidential vacuum. Following seven months of political haggling and ...
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Contacts Underway for “Very Swift” French Military Withdrawal from Niger: PM
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Contacts Underway for “Very Swift” French Military Withdrawal from Niger: PM

Tuesday 5 September 2023 ،
The tensions rose after new government in Niger scrapped all agreements with colonial France. Alwaght- The prime minister of Niger’s Military-held government on Monday, September 4, said “contacts” were underway for a “very swift” withdrawal of French forces from the co ...
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Iran, Russia Presidents Censure Foreign Meddling in Regional Affairs
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Iran, Russia Presidents Censure Foreign Meddling in Regional Affairs

Wednesday 27 September 2023 ،
Iranian and Russian Presidents have discussed the expansion of Tehran-Moscow ties and the latest developments in the region, stressing the necessity of preventing foreign interference in regional issues. Alwaght- Iranian and Russian Presidents have discussed the expansion of Tehran-Moscow ties and t ...
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Iraqi Groups Launch Drone Strikes against US Base
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Iraqi Groups Launch Drone Strikes against US Base

Saturday 21 October 2023 ،
Iraqi resistance forces have waged a drone strike against an airbase housing the American troops in the Kurdistan region in the north of the Arab country. Alwaght- Iraqi resistance forces have waged a drone strike against an airbase housing the American troops in the Kurdistan region in the north of ...
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Iran stands against any external intervention in Sudan
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Iran stands against any external intervention in Sudan

Sunday 5 May 2024 ،
According to Iranian Foreign Minister, Tehran rejects any foreign meddling in Sudan and is prepared to play a role in restoring peace to the nation ALWAGHT- According to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Tehran rejects any foreign meddling in Sudan and is prepared to play a role in ...
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Why Are Israeli Casualties in Gaza Rising?
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Why Are Israeli Casualties in Gaza Rising?

Sunday 8 June 2025 ،
As war unfolds, Hamas continues its operations against Israeli occupation army that is suffering from personnel shortage. Alwaght- When Israel waged its war on Gaza in October 2023, many observers close to the Israelis thought that Netanyahu will fully seize Gaza control within a month, at most. Now ...
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Iran Backs Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace, Opposes Foreign Interference
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Iran Backs Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace, Opposes Foreign Interference

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
Iran has praised the recent Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal as a significant step toward regional stability ALWAGHT- Iran has praised the recent Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal as a “significant step toward regional stability,” while warning about the “harmful impacts” of f ...
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Iran Reaffirms Undeniable Sovereignty Over Three Persian Gulf Islands
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Iran Reaffirms Undeniable Sovereignty Over Three Persian Gulf Islands

Tuesday 9 September 2025 ،
Iran’s Foreign Ministry firmly rejected the claims made in the Arab League’s final statement ALWAGHT- Iran’s Foreign Ministry firmly rejected the claims made in the Arab League’s final statement, reaffirming the country’s unquestionable sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islan ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
This time, the elections in Iraq are crucial because they decide the country’s future political path in the context of changing region. Alwaght- The Iraqi parliamentary elections that are set for November 11 make a turning point in the country's political landscape. These elections are not only ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran–US Conflict Is “inevitable”
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran–US Conflict Is “inevitable”

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said that tensions between Tehran and Washington are inherent ALWAGHT- Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said that tensions between Tehran and Washington are “inherent,” driven by a deep confl ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.